Did you know that your favorite outdoor activity is not a coincidence – it actually can say a lot about the type of person you are. Do you love planning? Are you calm under pressure? A risk-taker? Do you... READ MORE

Anyone who has been on an expedition knows there’s something special about it. We often struggle to describe it, ending up sounding starry-eyed or silly. Spending long periods of time in a small group out in the wild can lead... READ MORE

 You might think that showing up for an Outward Bound course means arriving at basecamp on day one with the packing list essentials and a yearning for adventure. That’s a good start! Just getting yourself there is exciting and... READ MORE

 Outward Bound has its roots in early 20th century England and Germany, at a time way before any student had a smartphone, at a time when all students were boys. The origin stories of Outward Bound get told and... READ MORE

 On an Outward Bound expedition, trust is crucial. Students need to trust Instructors to provide for their basic needs of safety, food, water and shelter, as well as trust each other to act in the best interest of the... READ MORE

 You certainly don’t have to be an iron chef to cook in the backcountry, but you might become one with all the opportunities to feed yourself and others on the trail. Food is fuel and everyone needs to eat... READ MORE

 Conflict can be the result of bringing different people together in a stressful situation, or from a situation where the best path forward is unclear. Conflict is no stranger on Outward Bound courses, and our students learn conflict shouldn’t be... READ MORE

There’s something powerful about going out into the backcountry, be it for an hour on a day hike, or for a few overnight camping trips or even more. Going out means setting aside modern life for a while. It means taking... READ MORE

 All of us outdoor types—the nature lovers, bird watchers, summit-fevered sun worshippers, moon goddesses, trail runners, thru-hikers, casual campers, eyes-to-the-horizon, honest-to-goodness everyday adventurers—we’re all looking to get out of dodge and go camping. And what are we supposed to... READ MORE

 It was June in Florida during a canoeing expedition. Our crew was on Final, a phase at the end of a course when students take the lead and work as a team and solve whatever comes their way. Instructors... READ MORE